If you are looking to create jobs, talk with us. We process Building Permits including Plan Review, Inspections and coordination with other agencies to issue Permits. We process Development Applications including environmental review, provide zoning information and support long-range planning through the County’s General Plan. Code Enforcement responds to Building, Land Use, Abandoned Vehicles, Noise, Nuisance Abatement and the County’s Restrictions on Cultivation of Medical Marijuana Ordinance complaints.

State Fire Marshal Approved Materials

If you live in a State Responsibility Area (SRA) for Fire – you must utilize approved fire-resistant constructiomarn materials/products. You may contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal (not our local Cal Fire) to obtain their listings of approved materials/products.

Will be completed on Tuesdays and Thursdays Only.

Due to the large geographic area of Butte County, and resources available to provide inspections – inspections for the following communities are scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays. As of February 1, 2015 FOREST RANCH inspections will be performed on Tuesdays and Thursdays only.

Butte County Department of Development Services, Building Division Reminder about Building Permits for Winter Storm Damage

The Butte County Building Division has prepared the following information to encourage you to take precautions and to help keep you safe and speed your recovery during the aftermath of the recent storm event.

The Division would like to advise of the need for inspection and damage assessment of
structures to homeowners and the public. By calling the Building Division and requesting a disaster damage assessment, the Building Division can provide an unbiased, professional inspection of any damages to structures.

On January 8, 2015, Butte County anticipates beginning enforcement of Ordinance 4075, which amends the County's Restrictions on Cultivation of Medical Marijuana Ordinance (Chapter 34A). The oversight of this Ordinance is the responsibility of the Butte County Department of Development Services, Code Enforcement Division. View more information about Ordinance 4075.